New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the central concern surrounding the Centre’s decision to introduce Bills during a special session of Parliament on April 16 is delimitation, not women’s reservation, describing the process as “extremely dangerous” and terming it an “assault on the Constitution”. She alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to “delay and derail” the caste census, suggesting that the t…
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New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of the Bihar Legislative Party leader, a key step towards government formation in the state.The decision was taken by the party’s parliamentary board, according to an official press release issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. Chouhan, who currently serves as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Developme…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The BJP has issued a strict three-line whip to all its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, directing them to remain present in the House continuously from April 16 to April 18, amid the upcoming special sitting of Parliament.In an official notice signed by Office Secretary Shiv Shakti Nath Bakshi, the party stated: “A Three-Line Whip is being issued to all BJP Members in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha from Thursday to Saturday, 16th to 18th April 2…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders of all parties in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, seeking their support for the unanimous passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to ensure the implementation of women’s reservation ahead of the 2029 elections. In his communication, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of passing the legislation, which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies, during the upcoming spe…
Patna, April 11 (IANS) Amid ongoing political discussions over the government formation in Bihar, Rajya Sabha member and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) Chief Upendra Kushwaha, on Saturday, made a significant statement regarding the future of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking at the birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Kushwaha, who leads the RLM, said that Nitish Kumar has already secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha and is unlikely to continue as the Bihar Chief Minister.Howeve…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always held deep respect for Nitish Kumar, even during periods of political divergence.Jha said, “The Prime Minister has always had respect for Nitish Kumar. Even when we were not together politically, there was never any difference in that regard. The Prime Minister has always personally respected Nitish Kumar and has viewed his entire political career with dignity. What he has expresse…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar after Neeraj Kumar, Spokesperson of the Janata Dal (United) (JDU), launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav after his remarks on Nitish Kumar’s entry in the Rajya Sabha. His remarks come in response to Tejashwi’s recent criticism of Nitish Kumar’s entry in Rajya Sabha, further escalating tensions between the ruling alliance and the Opposition.In a strongly worded statement, Neeraj Kumar said, …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) MP Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday reiterated the party’s strong commitment to Women’s Reservation, stating that the Congress stands firmly with efforts to enhance women’s opportunities in political representation.In a post on X, Tharoor said, “I want to repeat that we are firmly committed to Women’s Reservation. In fact on my way in and out, I was approached by a delegation of @MahilaCongress colleagues expressing hope that their opportunities would soon be enha…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has launched a sharp attack on Nitish Kumar after he took his oath as a Rajya Sabha member, calling the development nothing new and dismissing it as a mere formality. Taking a jibe at the political buzz surrounding the event, Tejashwi questioned whether Nitish Kumar had taken the oath as Prime Minister, questioning the hype around the development.He alleged that the Chief Minister’s move to the Rajya Sab…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political landscape in New Delhi and Bihar witnessed a significant churn on Friday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, triggering a wave of reactions from leaders across the political spectrum, ranging from praise by NDA allies to sharp criticism by opposition parties.Welcoming Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha membership, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lauded the Chief Minister’s leadership, saying that Bihar had witnes…